Day 7: Preventative Packing

Traveling is taking this challenge to the next level.

I'm off today to Tampa for a meeting of the United Church of Christ, and then to Washington, D.C. for the Citizens Trade Campaign annual fly-in of fair trade organizers from around the country.

I won't be as in control of the circumstances, so I am trying to pack to prevent any plastic problems. A week on the road could be problematic.

I've packed an old glass juice bottle that I use as a water bottle, a ceramic mug for coffee, fork and spoon, and some paper plates in case the caterer uses plastic.

I am re-using an old ziplock bag for my quart sized baggie to bring my liquids- toothpaste and lotion- on the plane. I don't think the TSA staff would let me use a paper bag, even if I explained that it was for Lent.

I will try to document all the potential plastic pitfalls of traveling and report back. I am off now to find a meal to pack for dinner before heading to the airport, as airport food will most likely be wrapped in something disposable. And is usually pretty gross.